Vietnam’s hiring demand expected to surge in Q2, led by construction, property sector
Economy 15:01 18/03/2026Vietnamese businesses intend to expand their workforce in the next quarter, with the construction and real estate sector leading recruitment demand as Vietnam accelerates infrastructure development and urban expansion.
Vietnam’s General Phan Van Giang chairs welcome ceremony for Chinese defense minister
Vietnam News 13:26 18/03/2026Vietnamese Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang on Wednesday morning presided over a welcome ceremony for Chinese Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun and a high-level delegation from the Chinese ministry.
Vietnam to host Miss Heritage Global 2026
Vietnam News 13:14 18/03/2026Vietnam will host the Miss Heritage Global 2026 pageant for the first time in August, in a significant milestone for the country as well as for the international beauty contest, which celebrates the fusion of physical beauty with cultural heritage and historical values.
China willing to import more goods from Vietnam
Economy 17:42 17/03/2026China is prepared to expand imports of high-quality goods from Vietnam, particularly agricultural products, in a move aimed at fostering balanced trade between the two countries, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said at a high-level bilateral meeting in Hanoi on Tuesday.
Banks, securities firms eye presence in Vietnam’s int’l financial center
Economy 16:48 17/03/2026Multiple banks and securities firms are positioned to establish a presence in the Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) facilities in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Vietnam, China navies hold 1st live-fire drill
Vietnam News 16:19 17/03/2026Naval forces from Vietnam and China have conducted live-fire exercises using light weapons for the first time as part of their joint training activities in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Yamaha launches free battery swap program in Ho Chi Minh City
World 10:56 17/03/2026Yamaha Motor Vietnam has begun piloting a free battery swap and battery-borrowing program for users of its electric scooter Yamaha Neo's in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese audiences spend $213mn on cinema tickets in 2025
Economy 10:35 17/03/2026Vietnam’s cinema industry achieved a historic milestone in 2025, with audiences spending nearly VND5.6 trillion (US$213 million) on movie tickets, a 24-percent increase compared with the previous year.
Top Vietnamese, Chinese diplomats hold strategic talks to deepen bilateral cooperation
Vietnam News 18:01 16/03/2026The foreign ministers of Vietnam and China held strategic talks in Hanoi on Sunday, as part of the 17th session of the Vietnam-China steering committee for bilateral cooperation and the first ministerial-level strategic dialogue involving foreign affairs, defense, and public security.
Vietnam, China hold first ‘3+3’ strategic dialogue to boost partnership
Vietnam News 17:04 16/03/2026Vietnam and China held the first ministerial-level Strategic Dialogue among their foreign, defense, and public security ministries, known as the ‘3+3 Dialogue,’ in Hanoi on Monday in an effort to strengthen political trust and expand security cooperation.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong surpasses Samsung Electronics chairman in Forbes global rich list
Economy 13:42 14/03/2026Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vietnam's leading private conglomerate Vingroup, has ranked 93rd on the latest global rich list released by Forbes, surpassing several prominent billionaires, including the chairman of Samsung Electronics.
